A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Earle Williams is the star of 'The Silver Car,' the drama presented at the Grand tonight. The story is one of political intrigue, with a dashing young hero, who, disguised as a chauffeur, penetrates the secrets of the enemy stronghold. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-17
Summary:

Don G. Merie, the illusionist, opened his season at the Star Theatre yesterday. Also with film attraction, 'The Silver Car,' starred by Earle Williams in the lead.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-17
Summary:

Yesterday, Don G. Merle performed at Star Theatre. Using practically no apparatus, Mr. Merle kept the audience engaged with his jokes and commentary. The film attraction, 'The Silver Car,' featuring Earle Williams, proved a real thriller.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Don G. Merle, the great society entertainer and magician, and Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Prices: matinee $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-16 - 1923-08-17
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Don G. Merle, the great society entertainer and magician, and 'The Silver Car.' Prices: matinee $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree $1.50 and $1.00. August 16 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Don G. Merle, the great society entertainer and magician, and 'The Silver Car.' August 15 Remarks: Photo of Don G. Merle included. August 18 Remarks: Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15 p.m., 'Hunting Big Game in Africa…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-29 - 1925-07-30
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 29th to 31st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-29 - 1925-07-30
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 29th to 31st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-29 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 29th to 31st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

A play that has never failed to thrill is George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. It needs only to be said that the picture follows the story of the play with faithful exactitude. Heading a popular cast are the popular Paramount…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is set to host Don. G. Merle, society entertainer and magician. Mr. Merle barely uses any apparatus for his illusions and engages the audience with his jokes and commentary. After having a successful show at the Grand Opera House, Calcutta, Mr. Merle promises numerous new tricks in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-28
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, July 25 to 28 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'The Girl from God's Country,' a Paramount picture. Next change, Wednesday, July 29, Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-28
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, July 25th to 28th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' a Paramount picture. Next change, Wednesday, 29th July, Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-28
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, July 25th to 28th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' a Paramount picture. Next change, Wednesday, 29th July, Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P. S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' The story is based on the youthful romance of king 'Tut.' The story as a screen production is of unusual interest at this time due to the untimely death of the late Lord Carnarvon…

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Headline: William Farnum
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities,' by Charles Dickens, an immortal story of the French Revolution. September 27 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 8 Remarks: Coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, concert and minstrel show by members of the St. Louis Club. The Grand: Tonight at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Mignon.' Tomorrow (farewell performance), 'Traviata.' The Grand: Tonight at 9…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

One of the most spectacular pictures made this year comes to the World Theatre with the showing of William P.S. Earle's photodramatic sensation. 'The Dancer of the Nile,' is a story which is based on the early life of King 'Tut' and features Carmel Myers, in the role of…